AngelwaxRevelation
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A thioglycolate-based iron remover utilizing sodium mercaptoacetate for chelating ferrous contamination on wheels and painted surfaces. Angelwax Revelation ranks #2 of 28 iron removers for surfactant count.
Key Chemistry
pH
N/D
Active
Thioglycolate
Active strength
≈1.4%
Expert Analysis
Uses sodium mercaptoacetate as the primary iron-chelating agent in a thioglycolate approach, forming water-soluble complexes with iron particles. The formulation combines anionic and nonionic surfactants to aid in contamination removal while maintaining claimed pH neutrality for surface compatibility.
Key Differentiators
- •Thioglycolate chemistry approach with sodium mercaptoacetate as the active chelator
- •Ready-to-use formulation with biodegradable properties
Ingredients
Sulfonic acids, C14-17-sec-alkane, sodium salts
2.5–10%
CAS: 97489-15-1Surfactant
Alcohols, C12-14(even numbered), ethoxylated < 2.5 EO, sulfates, sodium salts
2.5–10%
CAS: 68891-38-3Surfactant
Sodium mercaptoacetate
1–2.5%≈ 1.4% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 367-51-1Active ingredient
Amides, C8-18 and C18-unsatd., N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
1–2.5%
CAS: 68155-07-7Surfactant
2-butoxyethanol
1–2.5%
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
Alcohol ethoxylated (C9-C11) < 2.5 EO
1–2.5%
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
(benzyloxy)methanol
<1%
CAS: 14548-60-8Preservative
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
H318 - Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No
